Why has my gaming performance suddenly dropped from 150 FPS to around 30 FPS?
I built my PC near the end of 2024, originally using a Radeon 6750 XT. I later upgraded to an RTX 5070 and then to an RTX 5080…
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Could Malware Still Be Compromising My Accounts After a Fresh Windows Install?
I downloaded a suspicious file, and within a couple of days several of my online accounts were compromised. I ran a deep Windows Defender scan, which found and…
I Ran a Phishing-Borne ScreenConnect Installer—Do I Need to Reinstall Windows?
I received a phishing email that appeared to come from someone I trusted and accidentally downloaded and ran an EXE file. It installed ScreenConnect, a remote-access program. I…
Why Has My Gaming Performance Suddenly Dropped So Much?
I built my PC near the end of 2024, originally using a Radeon 6750 XT. After upgrading to an RTX 5070 and later an RTX 5080, American Truck…
Could Changing DNS Have Exposed My Telegram Account or Private Photos?
I changed my DNS temporarily when Discord was blocked in my country. A few days later, someone contacted me claiming to have private photos and videos of me.…
I accidentally ran a phishing attachment that installed ScreenConnect—should I reinstall Windows?
I received a phishing email that appeared to come from someone I trusted and accidentally downloaded and ran an EXE file. It installed ScreenConnect, a remote-access application. I…
My Accounts Were Compromised While I Was Using My PC—Should I Reinstall Windows?
My Coinbase account was compromised today. Money was deposited through my linked bank account and then converted to ETH and sent to unfamiliar wallet addresses. I also received…
What should I prepare before replacing Windows with Bluefin on a new laptop?
I'm an engineering student planning to buy a Moto Book 60 Pro. I've never used Linux before and don't know much about BIOS/UEFI, partitions, bootloaders, or reinstalling operating…
I Think I Ran Malware—What Should I Do to Protect My Accounts?
I accidentally ran an executable file while downloading something, and my laptop soon showed signs of a possible Trojan. I think I removed it, but Steam unexpectedly asked…
Business Payroll Account Compromised—What Should We Do Before Wiping the Laptop?
My sister owns a business with employees on payroll. Overnight, someone accessed her payroll account and attempted to transfer $150,000 to themselves. The payroll provider detected the fraud…
Business Payroll Account Hacked—What Should We Do Before Reinstalling the Laptop?
My sister runs a company with employees on payroll, and someone recently accessed her payroll account and attempted to transfer $150,000. The payroll provider detected the transaction and…
Would Malware Still Appear in Windows’ Installed Programs After a Reinstall?
If I opened a malicious email link that gave someone remote access to my laptop, then wiped the laptop and reinstalled Windows, would the malware still appear in…
How can I verify that a RAT is gone after reinstalling Windows?
A friend once installed a remote-access Trojan on my laptop as a joke. It reportedly ran in the background, connected to a webhook, and allowed remote interaction through…
Can I reinstall Windows 11 after being locked out by BitLocker?
I haven't been able to use my laptop for several months because BitLocker is asking for a recovery key, and I don't remember which Microsoft account or recovery…
How Can I Verify That a RAT Is Gone After Reinstalling Windows?
A friend once installed a remote-access trojan on my laptop as a joke. It reportedly ran in the background and connected to a webhook, allowing them to view…
Could Malware Be Remotely Controlling My Computer?
My browser has been closing by itself while I'm away, and the history shows activity I didn't perform, including an attempted donation to an orphanage, attempts to access…
Can I reinstall Windows 11 for free if I’m locked out by BitLocker?
I haven't been able to use my laptop for several months because BitLocker is asking for a recovery key, and I don't remember which Microsoft account or recovery…
Why is my Microsoft Store library history still visible after reinstalling Windows?
I reinstalled Windows on a computer that had previously been infected with malware, but the Microsoft Store Library still shows download history even though I haven't signed in…
Why is my Microsoft Store library still visible after reinstalling Windows?
I reinstalled Windows on a computer that had previously been infected with malware. Before signing in to the Microsoft Store again, I noticed that my old download or…
I ran a fake Cloudflare verification command—how do I know what was compromised?
I was redirected to a fake Cloudflare verification page that instructed me to paste a one-line command into Command Prompt. I ran it, and after about a minute…